View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Rostraver veterans memorial park the american legion. History of westmoreland county volume 1 index paroots. Rostraver public library westmoreland library network. Members of the authority are appointed to a five year term by the rostraver township commissioners. Bob and i playing school after a tour of the amazing rostraver historical society and museum.
Also shows oil wells 1 of which is dated sept 1st 1864, warranty tract numbers, names of landowners of adjacent tracts, and proposed railroad. The rostraver ice garden is a 5,000seat multipurpose arena in the pittsburgh suburb of rostraver township, pennsylvania, usa at exit 43, 43a and 43b on interstate 70 history. The hours of operation are monday through friday from 8. Rostraver residents told of violations at township landfill. The rostraver historical society, located in belle vernon, pa, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of belle vernon. Rostraver township, westmoreland county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Rostraver township municipal building rostraver township municipal building is located at 201 municipal drive, rostraver township, pennsylvania 15012. Jan, 2016 prom night 1958 twin coaches rostraver township, pennsylvania sadly, the twin coaches supper club was destroyed by fire, which started in the kitchen, on october 10, 1977. Born in pittsburgh on july 21, 1942, he was the son of the late. Rostraver township, one of the original townships of westmoreland county, was established on april 6, 1773. Anne, are a catholic faithfilled community in rostraver township built with the love and dedication of farmers, miners and other hardworking people. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania ancestry.
Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa source. Although the pennsylvania land office did not plat the surveys onto township warrantee maps as they did for about of the townships in the state, we are exceedingly fortunate that the map maintenance department located in the westmoreland co. We have progressed from those few pioneering parishioner worshiping at the quonset hut to a. We currently have over 1,662,956 images available online. The rostraver township historical society was formed in 1994. Rostraver historical society 800 fellsburg rd belle vernon.
Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa. Mass times daily please call for daily mass times weekend saturday. The region was originally a great wooded area covered with the finest of our native forest trees, such as giant oaks, beeches, walnuts, maples, and elms, with enough evergreens to give beauty to the landscape in winter. When westmoreland county was organized on april 5, 1773, rostraver became one of its original townships. Piersoll, bess dailey winchell and ernest frank carter piersoll, mary e on. Survey of the president, porcupine, and redfield petroleum co. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Historical presidential election data and current political representatives for rostraver township, pa westmoreland county. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. A census of the population of the united states has been taken every ten years by the federal government since 1790. Pa s past slickville civilian conservation corps camp scs3 pa. Opened in 1965, the ice garden hosts local sporting events mainly hockey and concerts. Tour of rostravers old concord school takes step back in.
Bucci was born on june 28, 1930 to the late joseph and. Regardless of the fate of these early inhabitants of rostraver, we do know that they once lived here in considerable numbers and that they could have left us an interesting account of their way of life had they been able to record permanently their history. Rostraver township was first occupied by the white man during the french and indian war 17541763. In addition to books for circulation, reference books and periodicals, the. Lewis publishing company, 1906 westmoreland county pa. The general stayed at the blackhorse tavern and spoke from the steps of the old fells log church while in rostraver.
Rostraver township pa single family homes for sale zillow. Alexanders artillery corps, and said it was a spanish piece, but that it was not engaged in the battle of. The following property transfers were filed with the fayette county recorder of deeds for the week of jan. Westmoreland county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy.
Our modified store hours in rostraver township are 8 a. Joseph tuttle obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh. We have a variety of manufactured homes available for sale or lease. This is a must read book by those wishing to better understand societal development of the times. Map, pennsylvania, township, available online library of. You can purchase copies of various types, including quick copies, through library of congress duplication services price lists, contact information, and order forms for library of congress duplication services are available on the duplication services web site. Atlas of township patent maps of westmoreland county, pa 527 pages and companion detailed tract maps cd. It also has banquet rooms and a restaurant called murphs pub. The names of landless frontier families may not be prominent in local history books but were of the mainstream who helped to develop and protect westmoreland county and our great country. Rostraver township several violations were found at westmoreland sanitary landfill since late january, but none involve leachate leaving the site, township commissioners said. He was my greatgrandfather, fred allen said of david b. The closing years of the rcvolution indians hard times lochrys and craw.
Page 208 gentlemen, it did not happen to me to be born in a log cabin. Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township. Allen familys long legacy perpetuated in rostraver. Buy early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa. Anywhere subject title author series fiction nonfiction. We wish to provide our customers with an unforgettable experience in a magnificent setting here at vinoski winery located in rostraver, pa. Age 94, of huntington beach, california, died friday, december 25, 2015, in huntington terrace. Alexandria new florence new stanton north belle vernon north irwin oklahoma penn.
Age 77, of belle vernon, died at his home surrounded by his family on monday, february 10, 2020. Harbor freight tools in rostraver township, pa 15012. An informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland co. Melissa blystone, president of valley dairy restaurants, latrobe, recently announced the opening of a new restaurant located at 400 tri county lane, rostraver township. Joseph tuttle obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh post. The boy scouts and the lions club moved it by hand to the old fells church on fellsburg road. Copies of this census for pennsylvania are available at the state archives for the years 1790 to 1930. History rostraver township is in the southwestern corner of westmoreland county and is the location of the household no. Albert bruno obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh post. These pages faithfully reproduce the original surveys done for persons purchasing unclaimed land directly from the land office maintained by william penns family, and later by the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Rostraver township, westmoreland county pennsylvania. Born in monessen on march 1, 1921, he was the son of the late joseph and maria. Stu boyd talks about the history of the one room schools in rostraver and the surrounding areas while inside the old concord school in rostraver township. Rostraver township historical society museum facebook.
Rostraver township, who bed fought with him at brandywine. Shop quality affordable homes, competitive financing, the right community, over 106 communities and. Valley dairy opens new restaurant in rostraver township. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania, volume 1 john newton boucher full view 1906. Selection of a county scat old hannastown erecti0n of a ail sentences of. Age 89, of fellsburg rostraver township passed away at paramount bethel park on monday, february 3, 2020. The rostraver township historical society is dedicated to the preservation of history, artifacts, historic buildings, and, with a primary interest in bringing public awareness to the importance of this mission, emphasizing the uniqueness of the area. The name of the township has an interesting origin. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania database online.
I found this poem in a 1957 rostraver high school year book and how fitting it was for not only us at the rostraver township historical society, but for all of us in preserving our history. Features multiple polished granite blocks 9 foot tall. In addition to books for circulation, reference books and periodicals, the library also has available dvds, audiobooks, ebooks, and large print books. Rostraver township historical society laurel highlands. I looked at the listings and there were no listings with the last name you are looking for but yours could be one of the unreadable ones or the ones that dons list a last name. Kudos to john hepple, the director and his team of volunteers who have made this fells church landmark a treasured museum. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania, volume 2. Pa state archives rg17 copied survey images main interface. Relax on our patio, stroll the grounds and enjoy the first fruits of the vines in a friendly atmosphere. Piersoll, bess dailey winchell, ernest frank carter. Below is a family biography included in the history of allegheny county, pennsylvania published in 1889 by a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Research historical aggregate crime statistics in two categories.
The telephone number for the harbor freight store in rostraver township. The rths meets at the historic fells methodist church, the first methodist church to locate in rostraver township. The rostraver public library is located at 700 plaza drive in the willowbrook plaza. It is well known for the excellent services it provides to young people and children. This antique map rostraver, webster, north webster and atlas westmoreland county 1876 are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Get directions, maps, and traffic for rostraver, pa. Honor roll monument featuring the names of all from rostraver township, pa. Additionally there is a picnic gazebo and a artillery gun.
Rostraver township is in the southwestern corner of westmoreland county and is the location of the household no. Rostraver township, westmoreland county, pennsylvania. Helen bucci obituary belle vernon, pa pittsburgh post. Atlas of township patent maps of westmoreland county, pa. Rostraver township historical society to preserve the history of rostraver township. The rostraver township sewage authority, organized under the municipal authorities act of 1945, was incorporated on march 18,1963 as a municipal corporation of the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Return to westmoreland county home page c westmoreland county pennsylvania genealogy project. Find detailed statistics by year for murder rates, robbery, motor vehicle theft, aggravated assault and more. Of special interest are the 56 names from the rostraver high school class of 1965 who served in the military. Get your 3day weather forecast for rostraver township, pa. Early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver. Penn township history history rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa. Some information on the early days of rostraver township and elizabeth township in southwestern pennsylvania. Fred allen and his sister, suzie quinto, and their cousin, allyene kelly, all of rostraver township, are the caretakers of the family history.
Rostraver township historical society, rostraver township, pennsylvania. Rostraver residents told of violations at township. The memorial park is located adjacent to the rostraver township municipal building at 201 municipal drive. It occupied only two rooms upstairs of the church because the township business was downstairs of the church. Towntalk about towns in washington county pa daisytown, pa 15427. Rostraver township historical society home facebook. Take 70 east to the centerville exit, get on route 481 off of i70. Rostraver genealogy in westmoreland county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 westmoreland county 1,753 rostraver 6 note. Piersoll bess dailey winchell ernest frank carter published by the timessun, west newton, pennsylvania, for old concord restoration committee, december 1949 this book can be seen at rostraver public library for information see home page or contact. Rostraver genealogy in westmoreland county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 westmoreland county 1,753 rostraver 6. Atlas of township patent maps of westmoreland county, pa 527. Information taken from the bicentennial book between two rivers.
In the book the cemetary is listed as east salem cemetery, rostraver township, westmoreland county, pennsylvania. Rostraver township, pa three day weather forecast accuweather. Rostraver historical society 800 fellsburg rd belle vernon pa 15012. I have a book that was made for decendents of the browneller familysome of my relatives actually went to that same cemetery and recorded all the gravestones. Rostraver township, pa politics and election data homefacts. Genealogy often misspelled geneology and family history research in the area of little washington, washington county, pennsylvania from 1700 to present. Rostraver historical society belle vernon, pa address. Living places the history of rostraver township early days in rostraver an informal history of rostraver township, westmoreland county, pa source. Officers include frank indof as president, stuart boyd as vice president, bill. Piersoll, bess dailey winchell and ernest frank carter by piersoll, mary e isbn. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree.
Rostraver estates is a manufactured home community in rostraver twp, pennsylvania. Below are links to the scanned pages of the copied survey books. Rostraver historical society belle vernon, pennsylvania. Reserve space for a loving tribute to your veteran today by making a tax deductible gift to the rostraver veterans memorial park.
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